Episode Parent: Ask the Educator

How does a surgical instrument become magnetized, and why is that a problem? In this episode, Healthmark Educators Michael Matthews and Malinda Elammari unpack the…

What goes into creating a certification exam? Quite a bit more than you might think. In this episode, Kevin and Adam sit down with HSPA’s…

Surgical instruments need to be clean, and this rightly becomes an area of focus for a lot of sterile processing departments.  But we also need…

In this episode, Kevin and Adam sit down with sterile processing legend Natalie Lind to reflect on her April 2025 webinar about improving communication and…

The role of the Sterile Processing Educator has become increasingly common in the last 5-10 years, as more facilities recognize that managers can’t effectively run…

Industry conferences can feel overwhelming, especially for professionals who are introverted or nervous about attending events with large crowds. In this episode, Healthmark’s Michael Matthews…

With complex IFUs and limited time between procedures in endoscopy, gaps in education and processes can lead to mistakes. In this episode, IP Consultant Emily…

Mark recaps his insightful Healthmark webinar on biofilms and fomites. He dives into the science behind biofilms – what they are, how quickly they can…

Ever wondered what’s inside some of the most complex surgical instruments and devices? Healthmark’s Rebecca Peplau has…and she didn’t just wonder, she took them apart!…

The relationship between SPD and the OR is crucial for ensuring positive patient outcomes – but why does it sometimes unravel into a tangled mess…